FAA Maps Out Safer Skies Over Jewett, Texas
Published Date: 4/1/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants to create new Class E airspace around Jewett, Texas to help pilots fly safely using instruments, especially in bad weather. This change mainly affects pilots and air traffic controllers and aims to improve flight rules without extra costs. People have until May 18, 2026, to share their thoughts before the rule is finalized.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Class E Airspace at Hub Field
The FAA proposes new Class E airspace at Hub Field, Jewett, TX, extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7.3-mile radius to support new instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures. Pilots and air traffic controllers will use this airspace for instrument operations at Hub Field.
No Significant Economic Impact on Small Entities
The FAA certifies that this proposed rule "will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities" under the Regulatory Flexibility Act and states the anticipated impact is minimal. The agency says the proposal only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation and is routine.
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